Courses de 5K près de Wilmore

The UK DPT 5K is a fall 5 kilometer run and walk held at Coldstream Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosts the event, with proceeds supporting board costs for a DPT class. Packet pickup begins in the morning before the 9:00 a.m. race start. The course is a simple 3.1 mile park route, open to runners and walkers, not exclusively competitive racers. Leashed dogs are permitted, participants receive T-shirts while supplies last, and each entry includes a raffle ticket. The raffle features local businesses like J + H Running, F45 South Lexington, CycleYou, and Unify Coffee.

Redeeming Hope’s Blueheart Twilight Run 5K is a new chip-timed 5K run/walk at White Hall Park in Richmond. The course is flat and fast, running through the park in Richmond/Madison County. The event also offers a 1 Mile Fun Walk, a free Kid’s Dash for children 9 and under, and a virtual runner/walker option, allowing families and remote supporters to participate in multiple ways. The event is structured as a community gathering, not solely a 5K start. Dogs on fixed-length leashes and strollers are permitted. Children in the dash will receive participation medals, and parents can purchase a commemorative shirt for the children’s event. Race amenities include music, food, lights, neon paint, free race photos, shirts (while supplies last), and awards for the top three male and female overall finishers, plus the top three in five-year age groups. Packet pickup will be at the White Hall Pavilion on race evening; no advance-day pickup is scheduled.

The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k is a fall race series in Midway offering in-person half marathon, wheelchair half marathon, 12k, and 5k races. Virtual options for the half marathon, 12k, or 5k are also available. The in-person races provide a no-shirt registration option for a simpler entry. The half marathon is the event's longest-standing race, with the 12k introduced later and the 5k being the most recent addition. Race-week features include personalized bibs, age-group awards, complimentary race photo downloads, a substantial finisher medal, and Iron Horse artwork on the technical shirt and a frameable poster by local artist Cricket Press. An official shakeout run takes place the day before the race, with packet pickup available through John’s Run/Walk Shop. Packets can be shipped to out-of-town runners, and there is no packet pickup on race day.

The Running Pumpkin is the Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin Run/Walk, an annual October race-day gathering connected to Black Bob Elementary. It is structured as a run/walk, not an elite-only competition. The event honors Jared and Jayne Coones, with its stated purpose being family, community, and support for those affected by cancer. The series has taken place for 27 years, donating over $1.2 million to cancer research and organizations assisting patients and families. Recent participation included 2,774 registered athletes, an 11 percent increase from the prior event. Sponsors and volunteers are integral to this community effort. In addition to race results and awards, the day features fundraising activities like a silent auction, raffle tickets for Chiefs and NASCAR, online donations, and complimentary event photos for participants.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Richmond, KY, offers a straightforward road race series at Whitehall Park. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all beginning at 8:30 AM. This event is designed for runners seeking a simple race morning: packet pickup is available from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM, parking is located near the start, and pre-race registration on RunSignup is required as there is no same-day sign-up. The race courses feature repeat out-and-back segments. The 5K covers a 1.56-mile out-and-back section twice. The 10K uses the same 1.56-mile out-and-back four times. The half marathon consists of a 2.18-mile out-and-back route repeated six times. The event has a 3-hour and 30-minute time limit. Registration costs are $30 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, and $65 for the half marathon, with a $5 fee for participants aged 1 to 15.

The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins Thanksgiving morning in Southern Utah, with pie at the finish. Participants can select the half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 1K kids run; all races start at 8:00 AM. This event is designed as a family holiday gathering, offering official timing for competitive runners and park entertainment for those attending with children. The course features wide roads and one-way traffic to minimize congestion. All finishers will receive a Gobbler medal, a T-shirt, and a sweatband for those registered by the deadline. Awards will be presented to overall and division winners soon after the races conclude. Children can enjoy bounce houses, and the day will also include a Turkey Toss fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting local charities.

The Titletown Turkey Trot begins and ends at Boyle County High School in Danville, Kentucky, on Thanksgiving morning. It is the largest race in Danville, offering a chip-timed 5K for runners seeking a result and a 1-mile Gobble Wobble for those preferring a short walk or easy jog. The event includes overall and age-group awards in the 5K, catering to a broad audience of runners, walkers, children, strollers, pets, and spectators. The 5K course starts on the Boyle County High School turf field, then proceeds on a closed course along paved roads and a walking path through Millennium Park. All participants receive a Titletown Turkey Trot long-sleeve shirt and a finisher medal. The race commemorates Deangelo Durham, a Danville community member who passed away at 38, with proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund for his two children. The event has seen consistent growth, with over 345 runners participating in the last edition.

The Titletown Turkey Trot begins Thanksgiving morning at Millennium Park in Danville, Kentucky, billed as the town's largest race. It offers two events: a chip-timed 5K run/walk with overall and age-group awards, and an untimed 1-mile Gobble Wobble for a short walk or easy jog. The event accommodates runners seeking results and families, welcoming walkers, children, strollers, and pets. The course follows paved trails within a closed route at Millennium Park. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, and participants get Titletown-branded cold-weather gear like a beanie or ear warmers. The morning also features free race photos, a Thanksgiving photo setup, the Titletown turkey mascot, music, food and coffee trucks, games, a bounce house, free popcorn, and cotton candy. The race benefits the Danville-Boyle County Shop with a Cop program, aiming to raise $3,000. The prior edition attracted over 300 runners.

The Thoroughbred Classic 5K begins Thanksgiving morning at Keeneland, the Lexington racecourse more known for horses than holiday road races. Organized by Bluegrass Runners, this 5K run/walk has recently seen fields exceeding 3,000 people, with around 3,300 participants even in cold weather. The race serves as part workout, part holiday tradition: many runners use it to connect with friends, get active before the meal, and start the day among a crowd rather than on a solitary jog. The course details are minimal, but the location provides the event's local character: runners convene at Keeneland, transforming a short Thanksgiving race into a community fundraiser. The event intends to raise $50,000 for local charities, such as Allegro Dance Project and Baby Health Service. Families, groups of friends, regular runners, and casual walkers attend, with some embracing the holiday spirit through costumes; one group, dressed as deviled eggs, acknowledged it did not improve their pace but enhanced the morning's enjoyment.

The Frankfort Frosty 5K is a Christmas-season 5K run/walk held at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Kentucky. The race begins near the Farm Bureau Pavilion. The primary race follows a paved trail. On race day, a free kids’ Little Frosty Dash and a shorter Fred & Me 143 event are also offered. This event is a local holiday race, not just a timed event, featuring long-sleeve race shirts, custom age-group awards, and divisions in five-year increments. The route includes carolers, choral groups, and musicians. Many participants wear holiday costumes. Santa and Frosty appear at the event. The finish area provides hot chocolate, snacks, raffles, a small silent auction, past race shirts for sale, and sometimes vaccinations from the county health department. The event supports medical and dental mission work in Honduras, Mission Frankfort Clinic, St. Vincent De Paul, Greenhouses of Love, Water By Women, and related local and mission projects. Clothing and shoe donations are collected for Honduras.